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A POLL OF 2,000 ADULTS FOUND WE LAUGH AT SOMETHING INAPPROPRIATE OR INSENSITIVE ON AVERAGE FOUR TIMES A MONTH, WITH SOMEONE FALLING OFF A CHAIR MOST LIKELY TO LEAVE US CHUCKLING CHARLIE

BIGGS-THOMAS 13:18, 11 Jun 2025 Brits just can't help but giggle at the sight of someone falling over, smacking into a door, or narrowly missing their bus, according to a new survey.

The poll of 2,000 adults revealed that we laugh at something inappropriate or insensitive on average four times a month with a person falling off their chair being the top giggle-trigger.

Others admit to laughing when they see someone trying to chase after money or paperwork blowing away in the wind, while some even laugh at children eating sour or spicy food for the first

time. Even though half of us Brits get a kick out of these awkward moments, a good 37% of us feel embarrassed when it happens to us. This cheeky research was carried out by Doritos

Flamin' Hot, who are launching two "Flamin' Hot or Not?" limited-edition packs of Doritos, alongside Walkers MAX, where one in every four crisps packs a fiery punch. Rob

Pothier, spokesperson for the brand, commented: "There's a universal, somewhat mischievous thrill in witnessing others experience misfortune or discomfort. Whether it's

someone tripping or eating spicy foods - we often can't help but laugh. He added: "We know that as a nation, Brits love spicy food and these challenges shouldn't be taken too

seriously. It is these moments that bring us closer together as we look back and laugh at them." Article continues below When Brits find themselves in an embarrassing situation, they

confess the embarrassment can linger for hours, if not days. But it turns out 42% find it most funny when unfortunate things happen to our friends. Meanwhile, 29% reckon they're more

likely to have a giggle at something unfortunate when it happens on the TV. In addition, the research revealed watching people feel the burn of food that is too spicy for them makes 43%

laugh, and despite the pain it brings, 26% like to eat spicy foods. A third claimed they would be happy to take part in a 'hot and spicy' challenge if there was a chance to win

money. With four in 10 Brits adamant that they can handle the heat. Other 'painful' challenges people would be happy to take part in include walking long distances and climbing

mountains. Other than money, enjoying the challenge was the main reason for wanting to take part (48%), followed by it being 'a laugh' (39%), and for the thrill (38%). Article

continues below The spokesperson for Doritos Flamin' Hot added: "The adrenaline rush of tasting the crisp and finding out you haven't got the spicy one is incredible.

"Topped off by the likelihood that someone else will get it, makes it even sweeter!" TOP 10 MOMENTS OF MISFORTUNE WE SHOULDN’T LAUGH AT BUT DO: * Falling off a chair * Walking into

a door * Being pooped on by a bird * Trying to push or pull a door that is clearly labelled the opposite * Badly performed karaoke * Tripping over * A wardrobe malfunction (ripping trousers

etc) * Eating spicy food they thought they could handle but found it too hot * Chasing money or paperwork in the wind * Umbrella turning inside out